The Ailey School

Jenna Marie Graves was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. She began her dance training at Olga Kresin's Ballet School and later attended the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts.  Jenna trained as a scholarship student at The Ailey School and was a member of the dance company Eleone Connections. Ms. Graves has participated in a number of dance competitions including the Youth America Grand Prix where she was featured in the documentary "First Position," the Barcelona International Dance Competition, and the Tanzolymp Danz Festival. She was a member of Ailey II, Zest Collective, Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company and Complexions Contemporary Ballet.  Jenna Marie is currently dancing with MOMIX and at The Metropolitan Opera.